An autopsy conducted on French streamer Raphaël Graven, better known in the digital world as Jean Pormanove, has concluded that his death was not due to trauma. The streamer was discovered dead at a residence in Contes, located north of Nice, raising concern among his followers and the online community.
French government minister Clara Chappaz expressed deep sorrow over the incident, labeling it an "absolute horror" and prompting a judicial investigation into the underlying circumstances. Prosecutor Damien Martinelli provided an update on the case on Thursday, asserting that the medical examiners determined Mr. Graven's demise "was not traumatic in origin" and showed no signs of third-party involvement.
Examination results indicated the absence of "internal or external traumatic injuries" beyond some bruises and healed lesions. Instead, Mr. Graven’s death is being investigated for possible medical and/or toxicological reasons. Further tests are planned, as authorities are considering whether he suffered from heart complications alongside ongoing treatment for a thyroid condition.
The streaming platform Kick, where Graven broadcast his content, announced it is "urgently reviewing" the situations leading to his passing. Reports suggest that the 46-year-old streamer may have endured violent incidents and sleep deprivation during his live streams, and local media noted he passed away during a broadcast.
As part of the ongoing investigation, police have interviewed several individuals who were present at the time of his death. Additionally, they seized equipment and video recordings to review events that transpired prior to his passing, which could shed light on potential contributing factors.
